Don't forget to purchase your tickets to Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago's (PHIMC) inaugural B.Y.O.Brunch for Public Health today! We are a month away from this milestone event and are looking forward to having all of you there to enjoy it with us.

Between snapshots of PHIMC's programmatic work, an encore performance from one of our Night of Noise artists, and public health trivia, we know you will want to be there.

Over the next few weeks, we'll be introducing you to our restaurant partners, in-kind donors, and some of PHIMC's staff - who will be showing you their culinary skills to prepare you for the recipes we'll be sending prior to the event.

Stay tuned for more details, but for now, we invite you to learn more about Pearl's Place, a Chicago South Side landmark, and the place to brunch for vegetarians and vegans, The Chicago Diner!
PEARL'S PLACE

Located in Chicago's prestigious Bronzeville Community, Pearl's Place offers a unique experience, combining delicious home-style foods with the service and attention of a fine-dining restaurant. Pearl's offers freshly-prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets featuring southern soul food selections prepared and served by their professional and accredited chefs. 

Having lived with and served its residents - and all of Chicagoland - for more than 30 years, Pearl's Place's owners have deep roots and history in the community. Whenever possible, they source and hire from within the community and have proudly sponsored many local events. They believe enjoying a great meal is more than just eating, and hope to inspire each of our guests to look forward to their visit to Pearl's Place as a true culinary and cultural experience. 

Join us for trivia during the event for a chance to win a gift card to Pearl's Place!

Find out more at www.pearlsplacerestaurant.com.
THE CHICAGO DINER

For almost 40 years, vegetarians, vegans, and even omnivores have flocked to The Chicago Diner to get their fill of meat-free - and often dairy-free - dishes that they may not otherwise be able to enjoy.

After becoming a vegetarian on a dare at age 19, co-founder and chef Jo A. Kaucher opened the doors of the restaurant's Lakeview location in April 1983. Despite huge amounts of naysaying from many of those around her, The Chicago Diner has become a staple for people of all tastes and eating preferences.

The restaurant is famous for their country fried steak, cinnamon rolls and of course, The Radical Reuben™, a favorite sandwich of the diner's patrons, made from seitan and vegan cheese. Guests can also enjoy milkshakes, veggie burgers, and biscuits and gravy - all vegan-friendly - and for those who lean more toward carnivore taste, you won't even miss the meat!

The Chicago Diner is offering 10% off discounts at both locations when ordering for the B.Y.O.Brunch - mention the code PHIMC - so make sure you get your order in early!

More on The Chicago Diner at www.veggiediner.com.
Thank you to our sponsors and
host committee members!
SPONSORS

Jaime Dircksen*
Early to Bed
Equality Illinois
Casey Horton*
McAlpine Consulting for Growth
Art + Jo Moore
Morten Group, LLC*
Melissa Ockerman*
Karen A. Reitan
HOST COMMITTEE

Jaime Dircksen*
Jeffrey Edwards
Kim L. Hunt + Mary DeBacker
Art + Jo Moore
Mary F. Morten* + Willa Taylor
Karen A. Reitan
Mary Beth Sova
Sidney Thomas*
Jim Wener*
*Denotes PHIMC Board member

Sponsorship and host committee opportunities are still available.
For more information, contact vince.pagan@phimc.org.
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